03266 ZIP Code — Rumney, NH

Grafton County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03266 is located in Rumney, New Hampshire, within Grafton County. It covers approximately 110.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,929 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03266

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,833. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03266 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,929

population

110.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03266 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03266

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03266. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rumney	Acceptable
Rumney	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03282 Wentworth (5 mi) 03241 Hebron (6.7 mi) 03279 Warren (9 mi) 03777 Orford (10.6 mi) 03768 Lyme (11.6 mi) 03741 Canaan (11.6 mi) 03264 Plymouth (11.7 mi) 03779 Piermont (13.5 mi) 03222 Bristol (14.3 mi) 03217 Ashland (14.8 mi) 03245 Holderness (15 mi) 03780 Pike (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,929
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	110.35 sq mi
Water area	1.55 sq mi
Latitude	43.8116
Longitude	-71.8838
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	8.6%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,929

Population

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$55,833

Median household income

$34,746

Per capita income

$219,800

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,144

Housing units

33.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

125

35–44

133

129

45–54

138

55–59

60–64

196

65–74

210

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	311	16.1%
18 and over	1,618	83.9%
65 and over	540	28.0%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 3.9%

Asian 1.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,704	83.2%
Hispanic or Latino	119	5.8%
Two or more races	90	4.4%
Other race	79	3.9%
Asian	37	1.8%
Black or African American	8	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	37.5%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	32.1%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	21.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	8.6%	9.7%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$55,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 22.9%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,800
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	36.9%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.9%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	32.1%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	3.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
Fuel oil	44.6%
Wood	29.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	369	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	148	18.0%
Male householder, no spouse	164	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	141	17.2%
Households with children under 18	149	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	389	47.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	23.6%
Married	51.0%	48.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	3.1%	8.8%
Divorced	26.9%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.9%
Kindergarten	2	0.8%
Elementary school	142	53.8%
High school	80	30.3%
College / grad school	35	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Construction 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Retail trade 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 4.9%

Professional & management 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 29.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	227	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,856	96.2%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,896	98.3%
Born in same state	1,874	97.1%
Born in different state	899	46.6%
Foreign born	22	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.7%
Not a US citizen	25	75.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	390	20.2%
Italian	273	14.2%
Arab	153	7.9%
German	121	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	32	1.7%
Norwegian	4	0.2%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	90.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03266

What city is ZIP code 03266 in?

ZIP code 03266 is primarily assigned to Rumney, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03266 in?

ZIP code 03266 falls within Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03266 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 03266 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 03266 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 03266 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 03266 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 03266 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 03266 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 03266 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 03266 in?

ZIP code 03266 observes the EST timezone.